By the end of this course, students will:
describe career opportunities in existing, converging, and emerging communications technologies (e.g., digital imaging, interactive game development, graphic arts, web/interactive media design, audio/video production);
describe the effects of rapidly changing technology on employment opportunities in communications technology;
identify professional organizations associated with the various communications technology
fields (e.g.,TV, video, and movie production; radio; audio and sound production; print and graphic
communications; photography and digital imaging; broadcast journalism; interactive new media), and describe their role in professional support and development;
explain the need for lifelong learning in the communications technology industry;
demonstrate an understanding of and apply the Essential Skills that are important for success in
the communications technology industry, as identified in the Ontario Skills Passport (e.g., reading
text, computer use, oral communication, thinking skills);
demonstrate an understanding of and apply the work habits that are important for success in
the communications technology industry, as identified in the Ontario Skills Passport (e.g., working
safely, teamwork, reliability, initiative, customer service, entrepreneurship);
Career Opportunities
Direct to Employment
Apprenticeships
College / University
Professional Organizations
Working in a small group, plan, record, edit and export a professional looking video documentary about a topic or your chosing or one suggested by your teacher. You can present your own ideas and thoughts but some research for accurate information is necessary.
Suggested Topics
High School Social Cliques
Drug Abuse
Me to We
Funding of Social Programs
Equality
Video Editting Software
Graphic Design Software
Word Processor
Web Browser
Video Camera(s)
Microphone
Props
Wardrobe
Use representative filenames to keep track of your resources
Store all your files for this project in your "Project 1" folder
Plan
Record
Edit
Reflect
Export the final product on a cd/dvd with a cd/dvd cover (provided by the teacher).
Submit all neat planning in an organized neat form.
Complete the CD/DVD cover for the CD/DVD Case (provided by the teacher).
Ensure you complete and submit a "Project Reflection Sheet"
Planning: 3 Days
Recording: 4 Days
Editting: 3 Days
Export, Reflection, and Final Products Creation, Planning Submission: 2 Days
Application
Communication
Knowledge / Understanding
Thinking / Inquiry
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